Comments on: Metformin (Glucophage) for PCOS http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Melissa http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-74764 Melissa Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:51:50 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-74764 my doctor just put me on metformin today, he said that it has alot of women who have pcos conceive, i have pcos and my main goal is to get pregnant as my husband and i want to have a baby, does it really work? my doctor just put me on metformin today, he said that it has alot of women who have pcos conceive, i have pcos and my main goal is to get pregnant as my husband and i want to have a baby, does it really work?

]]> By: April http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-68441 April Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:42:05 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-68441 I need some input?? I am 28, I have 3 children that are 10 and twins that are 7. I am currently trying to get pregnant again and I can't!! I was told by my first Ob/Gyn (whom is no longer in medicine) that I had PCOS. He prescribed only glucophage and I got pregnant with the twins!! Now, I am seeing a new doctor and he did blood work and said all of my hormones and levels were great!! Did an ultrasound and said no sign of cysts?? I am overweight, have facial hair, acne like a teenage boy, irregular periods. I have taken clomid alone for 4 months now and still nothing. Should I ask for glucophage since my new doctors says I do not have PCOS??? I need some input?? I am 28, I have 3 children that are 10 and twins that are 7. I am currently trying to get pregnant again and I can’t!! I was told by my first Ob/Gyn (whom is no longer in medicine) that I had PCOS. He prescribed only glucophage and I got pregnant with the twins!! Now, I am seeing a new doctor and he did blood work and said all of my hormones and levels were great!! Did an ultrasound and said no sign of cysts?? I am overweight, have facial hair, acne like a teenage boy, irregular periods. I have taken clomid alone for 4 months now and still nothing. Should I ask for glucophage since my new doctors says I do not have PCOS???

]]> By: marilyn http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-63308 marilyn Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-63308 I read the comment about Hypothyroidism. I have had a similar situation- and it got better in about three months. How is it going for you? I read the comment about Hypothyroidism. I have had a similar situation- and it got better in about three months. How is it going for you?

]]> By: marilyn http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-63302 marilyn Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:23:33 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-63302 my fertility doctor at prescribed this for me to lose weight. I am not pre diabetic but he worries about my weight and says I am pre pre diabetic. Sounds liek a crock to me and he just wanted give me the drugs. I am not sure. I had the same experience with an upset stomach and gastric problems. I have been taking it for about 3 weeks and the side effects are gone. So that is good. I have not lost any weight though. I am really questioning if I should still take the drug. Anyways- I want to emphasize any one taking this drug- start out with taking one at dinner when you are home because the side effects can be pretty awkward. my fertility doctor at prescribed this for me to lose weight. I am not pre diabetic but he worries about my weight and says I am pre pre diabetic. Sounds liek a crock to me and he just wanted give me the drugs. I am not sure. I had the same experience with an upset stomach and gastric problems. I have been taking it for about 3 weeks and the side effects are gone. So that is good. I have not lost any weight though. I am really questioning if I should still take the drug. Anyways- I want to emphasize any one taking this drug- start out with taking one at dinner when you are home because the side effects can be pretty awkward.

]]> By: marilyn http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-63301 marilyn Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:18:40 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-63301 this is the best website ever!!!! Doyou mind if I some how connected this info and your blog to my website. I m not sure how this is done- but I am making a blog journal about everything I am going through and I also want to be informative. You have such great info- I just think people should know about your blog. Let me know if I could somehow bring your blog or your info on some really important things like this drug on my blog... this is the best website ever!!!! Doyou mind if I some how connected this info and your blog to my website. I m not sure how this is done- but I am making a blog journal about everything I am going through and I also want to be informative. You have such great info- I just think people should know about your blog. Let me know if I could somehow bring your blog or your info on some really important things like this drug on my blog…

]]> By: Rachel http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-61017 Rachel Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:13:18 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-61017 Tired of PCOS: I am right on your side! No weight coming off. I'm on Aldactone...my hair grew back thank GD, the first few weeks of Metformin had me crying from the sight of my scalp. Seriously. Is the glucophage in addition to the Metformin? Tired of PCOS: I am right on your side! No weight coming off. I’m on Aldactone…my hair grew back thank GD, the first few weeks of Metformin had me crying from the sight of my scalp. Seriously. Is the glucophage in addition to the Metformin?

]]> By: Tired of PCOS http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-60749 Tired of PCOS Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:45:08 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-60749 Hi. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with PCOS. At the time, I could tolerate the side effects of it, but over the years the hair loss, weight gain, and hair growth on areas it shouldn't grow has gotten worse. I'm not worried about becoming pregnant, had an endometrial ablation 5 years ago, because my periods were nonstop. I have been dieting (following almost a diabetic diet minus carbs) and walking 5 miles a day 5 days a week since April1.... and no weight is coming off..... I have read that glucophage can help with the weight loss and another drug Aldactone can help with the hair growth.... my dr is hesitant to try them... any suggestions? Hi. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with PCOS. At the time, I could tolerate the side effects of it, but over the years the hair loss, weight gain, and hair growth on areas it shouldn’t grow has gotten worse. I’m not worried about becoming pregnant, had an endometrial ablation 5 years ago, because my periods were nonstop. I have been dieting (following almost a diabetic diet minus carbs) and walking 5 miles a day 5 days a week since April1…. and no weight is coming off….. I have read that glucophage can help with the weight loss and another drug Aldactone can help with the hair growth…. my dr is hesitant to try them… any suggestions?

]]> By: A.M.S. http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-54094 A.M.S. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:13:54 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-54094 Ana, I take 1500mg of metformin to help deal with my PCOS and I just want to warn you that it won't necessarily fix all of those really annoying aspects. Even after over 4 years on it, I still don't have regular periods, I don't ovulate without assistance and my hair still falls out constantly. What it DID do for me is take care of the insulin resistance that would leave me with serious blood sugar crashes and it helped balance out the metabolic issues. Just like PCOS isn't the same for everyone who suffers from it, metformin has different effects. That said, I've taken it through every IVF and FET cycle I've been through and, when I was pregnant with the twins I had planned to take it throughout the pregnancy. If you want, I have a blog post that I wrote about the more unpleasant side of taking metformin. I will say that all of those side effects have long since past, and since I switched to the extended release version, I have no issues at all. <a href="http://ourowncreation.wordpress.com/2007/02/15/not-for-the-faint-of-heart-or-delicate-of-stomach-2/" rel="nofollow">Metformin Blog Post</a> Ana,
I take 1500mg of metformin to help deal with my PCOS and I just want to warn you that it won’t necessarily fix all of those really annoying aspects. Even after over 4 years on it, I still don’t have regular periods, I don’t ovulate without assistance and my hair still falls out constantly. What it DID do for me is take care of the insulin resistance that would leave me with serious blood sugar crashes and it helped balance out the metabolic issues. Just like PCOS isn’t the same for everyone who suffers from it, metformin has different effects.

That said, I’ve taken it through every IVF and FET cycle I’ve been through and, when I was pregnant with the twins I had planned to take it throughout the pregnancy.

If you want, I have a blog post that I wrote about the more unpleasant side of taking metformin. I will say that all of those side effects have long since past, and since I switched to the extended release version, I have no issues at all. Metformin Blog Post

]]> By: Ana http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-54077 Ana Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:27:34 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-54077 First of all, thanks for the fast responses. My daughter was born 2.5 years ago and I had a m/c 1.5 years ago. And my thyroid is fine. They've checked a million times. So all I can think of is PCOS for the hair loss. I will bring it up to my RE now that I know it's reasonable. Any long term side effects?? is it dangerous at all?? I really want to avoid the BCP after I have another baby, but only if it's safe. BCP seems to be the only way to keep my hormones under control. I hope Metformin works for me. So Met really works with Acne and hair loss as well as regulating periods and ovulation? I can't believe this is the first time I hear about this drug! First of all, thanks for the fast responses.
My daughter was born 2.5 years ago and I had a m/c 1.5 years ago. And my thyroid is fine. They’ve checked a million times. So all I can think of is PCOS for the hair loss.
I will bring it up to my RE now that I know it’s reasonable.
Any long term side effects?? is it dangerous at all?? I really want to avoid the BCP after I have another baby, but only if it’s safe. BCP seems to be the only way to keep my hormones under control. I hope Metformin works for me.
So Met really works with Acne and hair loss as well as regulating periods and ovulation? I can’t believe this is the first time I hear about this drug!

]]> By: Mrs. Spit http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/metformin-glucophage-for-pcos/comment-page-1/#comment-54071 Mrs. Spit Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=79#comment-54071 Ana, just a check, has anyone checked your thyroid levels? Hair usually thins slowly, and I'm a bit concerned that you are losing so much. Equally, if you have recently given birth, or you have had a late term loss, you will lose a lot of hair. There are lots of good reasons to be on metformin for the rest of your life. Ana, just a check, has anyone checked your thyroid levels? Hair usually thins slowly, and I’m a bit concerned that you are losing so much.

Equally, if you have recently given birth, or you have had a late term loss, you will lose a lot of hair.

There are lots of good reasons to be on metformin for the rest of your life.

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